UK
July 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", White Label
- Runout / matrix
STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE"RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAMESide A runout
Wreckless EricWhole Wide World
Vinyl pressings
Whole Wide World
by Wreckless Eric · 1977
14 pressings5 countriesPunkRock
Whole Wide World was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Whole Wide World
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
August 19, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BUY 16 A-1U (Stamped) "STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE'RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME" (etched)Side A
BUY 16 B-1U (Stamped) "SEMAPHORLY YOURS - ERIC" (etched)Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BUY 16 A-1U (Stamped) "STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE'RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME" (etched)Runout A, variant 1
BUY 16 B-1U (Stamped) "SEMAPHORLY YOURS - ERIC" (etched)Runout B, variant 1
BUY 16 A-1U G (Stamped) STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE'RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME (etched) 1 (stamped)Runout A, variant 2
BUY 16 B-1U (Stamped) SEMAPHORLY YOURS - ERIC (etched) G 1 (stamped)Runout B, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Stiff Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BUY 16 A-1U STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE'RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME 1 PSide A runout stamped / etched / stamped, variant 1
BUY 16 B-1U 1 A SEMAPHORLY YOURS - ERICSide B runout stamped / etched, variant 1
BUY 16 A-1U STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE'RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME 1 G RSide A runout stamped / etched / stamped, variant 2
BUY 16 B-1U 1 A SEMAPHORLY YOURS - ERIC 1 LSide B runout stamped / etched / stamped, variant 2
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 6.12 195Stiff Records BUY 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6.12 195-01-1Side A label
6.12 195-01-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.12 195 / Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Stiff Records SRS 510.031First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1977 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1977 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 16First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Stiff Records BUY 167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Stiff Records BUY 167", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Stiff Records BUY 167", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Stiff Records BUY-116967", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Stiff Records BUY-116967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhole Wide World3:02
- BSemaphore Signals2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whole Wide World are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Whole Wide World are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Whole Wide World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Stiff Records BUY 16, released July 29, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Whole Wide World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUY 16, 6.12 195, SRS 510.031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STIFF RECORDS - WRECKLESS ERIC WE"RE NOT THE SAME HE'S NOT THE SAME. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whole Wide World on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
